Pakistan
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Government
Dutch MP: “Pakistan Terror State” Must Be Sanctioned and Isolated
DID Press: Geert Wilders, a member of the Dutch parliament and leader of the Party for Freedom, made sharp remarks, saying: “Pakistan is 100 percent a terrorist state—a dangerous sharia shithole. ”Reacting to news of an armed attack on Hanukkah…
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Afghanistan
Pak Envoy: Terrorists in Afghanistan Undermines Regional Security, Economic Cooperation
DID Press: Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan warned that widespread presence of militant groups in Afghanistan poses a serious threat to regional security and obstructs economic cooperation among neighboring countries. “The continued activity of terrorist groups in Afghanistan not only…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan: Eliminating Terrorism in Afghanistan Is a Prerequisite for Meaningful Regional Engagement
DID Press: Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, stated at the Tehran meeting that ongoing security threats posed by terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan remain a serious concern, emphasizing that only the complete elimination of these threats can build…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan, UK Discuss Fast-Tracking Relocation of Afghan Refugees
DID Press: Senior officials from Pakistan and the United Kingdom have held talks in Islamabad focusing on security cooperation, migration management, and in particular the acceleration of the relocation of Afghan refugees to the UK, amid growing concerns over the…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Turned into Safe Haven for Terrorists, Warns Pakistan
DID Press: Pakistan’s permanent representative to the UN warned that nearly 6,000 fighters of Tehrik‑i‑Taliban Pakistan (TTP) are operating from Afghan territory, describing Afghanistan as a safe haven for terrorists and a serious threat to regional security. Speaking on Wednesday,…
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News
Six Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Militant Attack
DID Press: Pakistani police and security sources told Reuters that six soldiers were killed in an armed attack on a security outpost in the country’s northwest. The attack occurred from Monday night into early Tuesday in the Kurram region, one…
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Afghanistan
Former Indian FM: Diverging Interests Prevent Lasting Afghanistan–Pakistan Alliance
DID Press: A prominent Indian diplomat said relations between Kabul and Islamabad are more defined by conflicting interests than ever, leaving little room for a sustainable partnership. Shashi Tharoor, former Indian Foreign Minister, said that recent regional developments have placed…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Calls for Expanding Trade and Connectivity across SAARC
DID Press: Pakistan marked the 40th anniversary of the SAARC Charter by reiterating its readiness to expand trade, transit, and energy connectivity with all willing South Asian nations. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad remains…
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Afghanistan
US, Pakistan Boost Security Cooperation against Afghan Drug Threat
DID Press: Pakistan and US emphasized strengthening security and migration cooperation during a joint meeting between Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker. “Even today, narcotics originating from Afghanistan reach dozens of countries and destroy young…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Ends Sports Cooperation with Afghan Players
DID Press: Amid escalating political tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken an unprecedented step by banning Afghan players from participating in its premier league. The PCB announced in a controversial decision that Afghan players will…
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